Richard Boyatsis is an American psychologist, scientist, and consultant known for his research in the field of emotional intelligence, leadership, and organizational behavior. He is the co-author of several well-known books, including Primal Leadership, co-authored with Daniel Goleman and Annie McKee. In his writings, Boyatsis considers the development of emotional and social competences, which are necessary for effective leadership and management.
His approach to leadership development is based on creating resonant leadership that helps build trusting relationships and improve performance through understanding and harnessing the emotional dynamics within a team.
